A little remodeling....

So, since my roommate moved out over 2 weeks ago it has given me motivation to do some sprucing up around the house. I have cleaned out the storage room and revamped the sunroom (pictures to follow later). My dad gave me an antique bedroom suit that I could use in my downstairs bedroom that turned out amazing. I added some of my grandmother's hand made doilies that just made it even more special (pictures to follow).

The kicker of my projects was to repaint the entire upstairs. I started with Kristi's old bedroom and thought I could get it and the bathroom done by the weekend, but that didn't turn out as planned, but I got the entire bedroom done... YEAH! Here are some pictures from the weekend of painting...

Before the painting started

Another before shot....

Getting started....

Mid way through the wall....

Mom taping off the trim....

Evidence to show that I actually painted the room....

The finish product!!!

Happy Birthday Greg!!

So, Saturday we celebrated Greg's 40th birthday. Eddie threw a wonderful party and there were lots of familiar faces and some that I haven't seen in a long time..... Here are a few pictures from the evening....






It was a great evening! The party was hosted at Circa 1930 in downtown Seneca. Greg is a wonderful person and deserved nothing less! I love you!!

Start to a new week.....

So, the weekend was good. Went to the CU homecoming game. Glad to finally see them play good! Sunday I got a lot done! My dad gave me an old antique bedroom set to use in the my downstairs bedroom. It's awesome! I am going to take some pictures and put some up for all to see. The room looks great!

The next big job is painting. Luckily I have a great volunteer to help....my mom! What can you say she loves doing improvements around the house and can't stay away. I will take before and after pictures too.

JD's basketball team (CS Bucs) opened this past Friday. They played Iowa and even though they lost it sounds like they did a great job and there is lots of hope for the season. They play again tonight against Furman so make sure you pull for them!

Well, that's it for now. Need to get somethings done....

Until next time.......

Eventful Weekend....

This past weekend was a good one. Nothing stressful, but lots to keep my occupied. Saturday night I attended the Expression III Fall Fashion Show benefiting the Heart Step Organization of Greenville. They fund home renovations for the widowed, elderly and underprivileged in the Upstate of SC. It was an awesome evening. Check out their website. They do some great work.

One cool thing was my cousin was one of the models in the show. It was good to see her again and get to spend some time with her before she leaves to move to New York very soon. Here are some pictures from the event and the after party.

Jared Emerson (he is an AWESOME artist ... check him out!)

Phillip and Amy from the Biggest Loser & Greenville were also in the show

Erika in the runway show

Myself and my cousin Erika

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She is perusing her dream of singing and acting. She is a wonderful talent and I am sure she will go far!

Another event this weekend is my roommate of the last four years has moved out :( She hasn't gone far though. Still in the same town. I know that she is beginning a new journey all her own and so I wish her the best of luck as she starts to make her own home.

I am starting a lot of home projects. Since Kristi moved out I will be turning that room into a study, but first I have some painting to do in my room, the bathroom, and the second bedroom. Yesterday I made the first step in cleaning and reorganizing the storage room in the sunroom. It made a HUGE difference! Many props to my mom for the help! Lastly, I made my last grass cutting for the winter. I am glad that I don't have to do that again for some time. YEAH!

Well....I will wrap this up now. I have lots of work to get done and a final in my class along with a paper to work on.

Until next time.......

Weekend Recap....

So, this weekend my mother and I were able to go down to Charleston to visit JD and Kerri. This was the first time that we have been able to spend some time with them in Charleston since they were married. I can't believe it has been just over 4 months! They seem to be doing really good and Kerri did an awesome job decorating their home. We spent most of our time with Kerri as JD is in basketball mode and his team opens up their season in 12 days..... WOW!

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures this weekend but here is the rundown of where we visited:

• Charleston Tanger outlets (not a lot of success there)
• King Street Grill (loved the atmosphere and food...try this place!!)
• TJ Maxx Mega store in Mt. P (LOVE IT!!)
• Marshalls Home Goods (LOVE IT TOO!!)
• Vanity and Handpicked (always good finds...)

We were able to watch the CU game against Boston College with JD and the Carolina game before Kerri and I passed out. Lastly, we were able to attend church service with JD and Kerri and East Cooper Baptist in Mt. P.

Overall, it was a great visit! I love visiting Charleston and it makes it that much better that JD and Kerri are there ....... hopefully it won't be too long until I am back down there!

Until next time......